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Grabbing
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Simple meaning
What does Grabbing mean?
Grabbing means taking quickly or attracting attention.
Dictionary definition
Taking or holding quickly; also strongly attracting attention.
Example sentences
Grabbing in a sentence
easy
The toddler was grabbing blocks from the basket.
medium
The bright poster had a grabbing headline.
hard
Grabbing can describe a physical action or something that catches attention.
Synonyms
Words like Grabbing
takingGetting or picking up.
seizingTaking hold quickly or firmly.
attention-gettingStrongly attracting notice.
Antonyms
Opposite words
releasingLetting go.
boringNot attracting interest.
Word family
Grabbing word family
Base word
grab
verb
grabbing
Ongoing form.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does grabbing mean?
GRABBING means grabbing means taking quickly or attracting attention.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses grabbing correctly?
The correct sentence uses grabbing in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to grabbing?
Taking is the closest match for grabbing in this context.
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